SHAW, SHINOBI

Real Name:

Shinobi Shaw

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Other

Category:

Mutant

Alias:

Black King, Black Bishop.

Nationality:

American

First Appearance:

X-Factor (1st series) #67

Powers & Abilities:

alter his molecular density to intangible or diamond-hard states, interphasing touch allows him to scramble the molecules of whatever he touches

Affiliation:

Inner Circle II, Upstarts, Hellfire Club, Hellfire Trading Company

Notes:

Shinobi assumed his father's place in the Hellfire Club after X-Factor (1st series) #67. Shinobi's last living appearance was X-Force (1st series) #62. He was confirmed as still alive and powered after M-Day in the 198 Files. His murder at Sebastian Shaw's hands was first mentioned in X Necrosha #1. The resurrected Shinobi apparently survived Selene's defeat to reform the Upstarts, only to die again in Uncanny X-Men (5th series) #20 in a defiant act of suicide. He was resurrected once more on Krakoa in Marauders #3.

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SHINOBI SHAW

Last Updated:

7th March 2025 by Monolith